Hillsdale Health and Fitness

Why must we exercise the body as well as the mind?

It is for this reason, too, that the College encourages physical activity among its students. Long experience and research confirm that strenuous activity is both good in itself and in its ability to sharpen the intellect and build character. While many today think that one’s mind is one’s identity, we know by faith and by reason that the mind is no “ghost in a machine.” Body, mind, and soul are all integrated together and made to be a unity, a person. Together, they constitute who we are. Because what touches one—body, mind, or soul—normally influences the others, Hillsdale College seeks to cultivate the excellence of each. With regard to the body, it provides students the opportunity to create a structured, individually designed system of physical activity, and by so doing contributes to the improvement of mind and heart so central to the Mission of the College.

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Recreation

We believe that students should be diligent in study and physical wellness. Check out the options to stay active on campus!

Fitness

We value students’ mental and physical well-being. Check out the different fitness classes and facilities on campus.

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Health Center

Our Health Center is the hub for your mental and physical health. Check out the Health Services page for information on scheduling appointments and more!

Check out Health Services’ Instagram for ways you can stay active.

The Wellness Wheel

A balanced approach to health and wellness